Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage

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"Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage" is an arcade-style racing game with destructible environments and combat elements. Players compete in races with weapons-equipped vehicles, aiming to destroy opponents and cross the finish line first. With multiple game modes, upgrades, and customization options, it offers a thrilling and action-packed racing experience.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features fun driving mechanics combined with engaging combat, making for a chaotic and enjoyable experience.
It has a variety of tracks and weapons, along with easy controls and a good sense of speed, which enhances the overall gameplay.
The graphics and art direction are impressive for an indie title, and the humorous elements, including voiceovers and character interactions, add to the charm.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and lack of proper controller support, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
There are complaints about the AI being unchallenging and the rubberbanding mechanics making races feel unfair.
The game lacks content compared to its successor, Gas Guzzlers Extreme, with fewer tracks and game modes, leading to a potentially repetitive experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern and vibrant quality, especially in terms of explosions and particle effects, which enhance the overall visual experience. However, some players noted inconsistencies and a faded look in certain areas, possibly due to post-processing adjustments. Despite being an indie title, the graphics and handling are considered impressive, although some users expressed disappointment over the lack of fun DLCs compared to other games in the genre.
- “Despite it being an indie game, the graphics and handling are great.”
- “But the graphics look somewhat better and more vibrant.”
- “Graphics are nice overall, with special mention to explosions and particle effects: the road littered with burning wrecks is quite a sight as well as being a challenge to navigate.”
- “Extreme looks like they just added post-processing, which made the visuals look faded and inconsistent.”
- “Most likely this was done because people complained about the effects making it hard to see, rather than just an artstyle change like I thought before.”
- “It doesn't explain away all of the changes done with the graphics, but that could be a factor in why the lighting and particle effects were toned down.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the driver's amusing commentary and the playful naming of car models, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere. Players find the game to be a mix of chaotic violence and humor, making it entertaining, though some feel the novelty may fade after a short period. Overall, it offers a fun experience, albeit with a limited lasting appeal.
- “The driver will say funny things depending on the events that happen, and the cars are basically copies of real cars but with funny names, which adds a bit of humor to the game.”
- “This game is crazy: crazy violent, crazy hilarious, crazy fun.”
- “Funny, fun, and affordable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, with players highlighting the excellent handling of the cars and solid steering mechanics. Overall, the combination of impressive graphics and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “But above all, it is the simple gameplay that works very well, and the cars handle awesome for this kind of game, which will satisfy the player.”
- “The gameplay and steering are solid.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are the best.”
- “The gameplay and steering is solid.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and impactful soundtrack, though some users note a lack of variety in the tracks. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience significantly.
- “The soundtrack kicks ass.”
- “Great sound and music.”
- “There is less variety in the soundtrack.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its interesting art direction and effective use of lighting and particle effects, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Reviewers note that it enhances the overall enjoyment of the standard "kill'em'all" racing gameplay, with some comparisons highlighting it as superior to similar titles.
- “To be honest, I don't have a lot to say about the game; it's a pretty standard 'kill 'em all' racing game with a good atmosphere, interesting art direction, and surprisingly excellent gunplay.”
- “I did a video to compare both games, and I found that Combat Carnage looks a lot better than Extreme, with better lighting, particle effects, color grading, and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The world feels lifeless, and the atmosphere does not draw you in or create any sense of urgency.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that there is little to no narrative to engage with, rendering character creation unnecessary.
- “Apart from that, there is no other need to create a character as there is no real story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of this version is questionable, as it has not been updated since 2013, leading to potential glitches that have been resolved in the more recent 2016 update of the extreme version.
- “This version was last updated in 2013, while Extreme received its last update in 2016, so you might encounter glitches that were already patched in Extreme.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, resulting in longer load times attributed to poorly optimized code.
- “There are longer load times due to less optimized code.”
- “The game frequently stutters and lags, indicating poor optimization.”
- “I experienced numerous crashes that seem to stem from optimization issues.”